Revelation 20:4 And I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was committed to them. Then I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their witness to Jesus and for the word of God, who had not worshiped the beast or his image, and had not received his mark on their foreheads or on their hands. And they lived and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.
5 But the rest of the dead did not live again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection.
6 Blessed and holy is he who has part in the first resurrection. Over such the second death has no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with Him a thousand years.
The mind wants to paint a picture of what is communicated and then interpret it according to its own understanding by inserting biases and perspectives based on personal experiences, observations, and teachings. However, the purpose of a vision is to reveal something that surpasses the mind’s faculties and John was given the charge to write what he saw. The book of the Revelation of Our Lord Jesus Christ has a theme of Love, jubilee, restoration, and reconciliation… first the spirit, then the soul, and finally the body. Spiritual perfection and maturity is the overall theme and is pointed to by the number seven used throughout the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Time and space are no issue to FATHER yet our minds want to lock HIM into the time/space continuum.
2 Peter 3:8 But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
9 The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.
FATHER’S timing should be of no great concern if you are focused on HIS Love relationship with you. Enjoy the journey rather than being anxious about the destination. Those who are embracing HIS Love are those whose thinking (foreheads) and corresponding acts (hands) are consistent with walking in Love toward FATHER and others. These are the ones who are reaching Spiritual perfection and know FATHER. They have surpassed man’s understanding and creative abilities (six thousand years) and have focused on the final period of spiritual perfection (seventh millennium). Only those who cross the finish line can be awarded a medal for finishing the race. Only those who endured the wilderness and remained faithful and trusted in FATHER’S Divine Intent for the children to inherit the Promised Land were able to fully receive and embrace their inheritance. The last obstacle to overcome is death. It is counterintuitive to the mind to embrace the fact that life swallows up death in the end.
2 Peter 3:10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up.
11 Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness,
12 looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be dissolved, being on fire, and the elements will melt with fervent heat?
13 Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells.
Both Peter and John were given the revelation of a new heaven and earth, the old must pass away. That looks great in theory but who wants to embrace the actual transition of the unknown? Who wants to be in the midst of the upheaval when that fateful day comes? Only those who Love and fully trust FATHER. They will submit to a final test where the old man (satan) will attempt to impede the final transition from death to life. Just as Jesus was unwilling to accept anything to prevent the full painful experience of death on the cross, the true overcomers will without hesitation choose HIS Life and Love over any alternative. Those who choose the first resurrection are the ones who Love HIM more than themselves and their own lives.
Power and authority are given to those in the first squadron who have been called to be priests and are able to minister with the full anointing of Love. They are the ones who are found closest to the Throne and know FATHER in the most intimate manner. “I am my Beloved’s and HE is mine” has true meaning to those this close to THE THRONE. Their trust is without question and they know that HE will flow through them as they minister to mankind. Time is not a factor to them for they look not to the mind’s past notions of the future but have become fully pliable to move according to the moment by moment leading of FATHER’S Spirit within them. They look to Love rather than be loved and exalted by others. They look to serve rather than walking around with an air of entitlement. These are the ones who will reign with Christ as others are being processed into maturity according to their particular timing.
Whether you are of the first resurrection or your particular time is later, be not concerned for FATHER’S Love supersedes time and space and you will not be “left behind”. HE will reconcile you at the perfect time according to your unique and special situation. That is how Love operates and it will surpass your greatest expectation!